Winter Old Ale
Old Ale • Extract • 5 gal
Nice winter warmer recipe. Probably would be a good base ale for spiced winter beers also.
December 8, 2006 pm 08:38pm
Ingredients (Extract, 5 gal)
- 1 lbs
Crystal Malt 80°L
Crystal Malt 80°L
Body and Richness. Distictive Nutty flavor and or sweet, smooth caramel flavor and a red to deep red color. For porters, old ales.
- .25 lbs
Belgian Special B
Belgian Special B
- 8 lbs
Pale Liquid; Alexanders
Pale Liquid; Alexanders
Reportedly lightest colored malt extract available.
- 1 lbs
Dry Light; Muntons
Dry Light; Muntons
Used as the base for a wide variety of styles of beers, including lager, pale ales, bitters, and export bitters. Contains no colored malts.
- 1 oz
Pride of Ringwood - 10.3 AA% pellets; boiled 45 min
Pride of Ringwood
Moderate.
- 1 oz
Pride of Ringwood - 10.3 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Pride of Ringwood
Moderate.
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Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale™
Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale™
Notorious Yeast of European origin with unique fermentation and flavor charateristics. Distinct fruit ester and high flocculation provide a malty complex profile, which clears well. Thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 19 - Strong Ale
Subcategory: A - Old Ale
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.068 | 1.060 - 1.090 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.016 | 1.015 - 1.022 | |
| Color: | 18.0 SRM | 10 - 22 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.9% ABV | 6% - 9% | |
| Bitterness: | 38.2 IBU | 30 - 60 |
Discussion
update
2007-01-08 8:38am
Good old ale. Low attenuation on the part of the yeast keeps this beer malty and full bodied. And the Special B adds some nice hints of raisin-like flavors.
